CPR and First Aid Course Descriptions
American Heart Association Courses
BLS for Healthcare Providers
This course is designed for healthcare professionals such as, firefighters, lifeguards, RN’s EMTs, etc. Topics covered in this course include: one and two person CPR for the Adult, Child, and Infant, relief of choking. The use of a pocket face mask, BVM, and AED are also covered in this course. Please note that here is both a SKILLS and Written test for this course.
Emergency Care and Safety Institute Courses
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR / AED (Lay Rescuer)
Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), this course is ideal to certify laypersons in CPR and AED.
Course includes:
- Coverage of the 2015 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency.
- Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for students presented in a clear and straightforward format.
- Care for adults, children, and infants
Course includes:
- Coverage of the 2015 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency.
- Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for students presented in a clear and straightforward format.
- Care for adults, children, and infants
BLAST! (Babysitters / Potential Parents)
An important training program for potential babysitters and parents considering hiring a babysitter. The BLAST! program is exciting and interactive, providing extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare.
Features
-Most current practices for safety and injury prevention while babysitting
-First Aid basics for emergency response
-Quick references tools for babysitters
-Fun, easy to follow booklet
Designed for people ages 13 and older, their parents, and parents looking to hire a babysitter, the BLAST! program can prepare children to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently.
Features
-Most current practices for safety and injury prevention while babysitting
-First Aid basics for emergency response
-Quick references tools for babysitters
-Fun, easy to follow booklet
Designed for people ages 13 and older, their parents, and parents looking to hire a babysitter, the BLAST! program can prepare children to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently.
Standard First Aid
This course is the most basic first aid course. Students will train to handle common emergencies such as bleeding, burns, head and spinal injuries, bites and stings, etc. The purpose of this course is to help participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in their environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. It teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over.
*Please be aware that this course is presented along with a training video that depicts potential first aid situations (i.e. cuts and burns). Although these depictions are portrayed by actors they may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please use your discretion when applying. There is a practical skills component. This is credentialing or card bearing course.
*Please be aware that this course is presented along with a training video that depicts potential first aid situations (i.e. cuts and burns). Although these depictions are portrayed by actors they may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please use your discretion when applying. There is a practical skills component. This is credentialing or card bearing course.
Pet and Animal First Aid
This course is designed to help pet owners provide temporary, urgent care to pets until they can reach a veterinary or emergency clinic. The course will teach students to care for their animals before, during, and after an emergency.
The course includes coverage of:
- Injury prevention and disaster preparation.
- Personal safety precautions to help pet owners identify and minimize risks.
- A wide array of pet emergencies including bleeding and bite wounds, cardiac arrest, choking, burns, poisoning, trauma, and more.
The course includes coverage of:
- Injury prevention and disaster preparation.
- Personal safety precautions to help pet owners identify and minimize risks.
- A wide array of pet emergencies including bleeding and bite wounds, cardiac arrest, choking, burns, poisoning, trauma, and more.
